Introduction to Sociology

by George Ritzer, Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy

In the fully updated  Fifth Edition  of  Introduction to Sociology , bestselling author George Ritzer shows you the relevance of sociology to your life. While providing a rock-solid foundation, the text illuminates traditional sociological concepts and theories, as well as some of the most compelling contemporary social phenomena: globalization, consumer culture, the Internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. Packed with current examples and the latest research of how "public" sociologists are engaging with the critical issues of today, this new edition encourages you to apply a sociological perspective to your worldview―empowering you to participate in a global conversation about current social problems.

Also available as a digital option (courseware) . Learn more about Introduction to Sociology - Vantage Digital Option, Fifth Edition [ISBN: 978-1-0718-2909-7]

Genres: Sociology, Textbooks

600 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2012

About the author

George Ritzer is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. He has named at Distinguished-Scholar Teacher at Maryland and received the American Sociological Association’s Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Award. Among his academic awards are an Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Honorary Patron, University Philosophical Society, Trinity College, Dublin; and the 2012-2013 Robin William Lectureship from the Eastern Sociological Society. He has chaired four Sections of the American Sociological Association- Theoretical Sociology, Organizations and Occupations, first Chair of Global and Transnational Sociology, and the History of Sociology.
His books have been translated into over twenty languages, with over a dozen translations of The McDonaldization of Society alone.

Reviews

[Hao Ca Vien · Rating 3 out of 5]

An introduction to the sociological view of life. Heavy points in consumerism and McDonaldization.